Hypoalbuminemia

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpoʊˈæɫbjumənˈiˈmiə/

Hypoalbuminemia (noun)

  1. A condition where the blood has a lower-than-normal amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver.
  2. A lab finding showing reduced albumin levels in blood, often used to help check nutrition, liver function, or inflammation.

Examples

  • Low blood albumin can make swelling more likely.
  • Low blood albumin may reflect poor nutrition or illness.